A Great Leader Makes Imperfect Decisions.
That can be hard to admit. You want every decision or choice to be the right one, to be perfect.
As a leader, it is rare to have all the information necessary to support a big decision. It is hard to know all the angles or consequences beforehand.
When making a big decision you have to weigh the time, effort, and financial cost against all the potential benefits. You also have to take into consideration the dangers in delaying the decision.
A great leader knows when to make a good decision and when to attempt to make the perfect decision.
A great leader knows when to live with a decision that they have made and when to correct a bad decision.
A great leader knows that no decision, or making a late decision can be worse than a bad decision.
A great leader knows that sometimes they will make mistakes, but they also know that a great leader is judged on their long term track record of success, not on one decision alone.
A great leader is NOT perfect.
“A good leader takes a little more than his share of the blame, a little less than his share of the credit.” – Arnold H. Glasow
a FANTASTIC POST. it shines the light that we are mere humans leading.
Thanks
Chantal!
Always brilliant work!
Lolly
Thanks, Chantal. So true….a great leader is not perfect!
An important to remember as a leader and follower…. we all are human! Thanks, Chantal.
Great reminder, Chantal! Thank you.